Proceedings of the IEEE · 2011 · 214 citations · 1 references
EngineeringCommunicationElectrical EngineeringComputer NetworksEnergy SystemsWireless CommunicationsDistributed Energy ResourcesGrid ArchitecturePower SystemsSmart Grid ManagementSmart Grid SystemsSmart GridsGrid InfrastructureSmart Grid Communication NetworksSmart Grid Control SystemsSmart Grid CybersecuritySmart Grid OperationsSmart Grid ReliabilitySmart Grid SecuritySmart Grid Technologies
This introductory article overviews the concepts and purpose of the Smart Grid and the important role of communications technology in its development. It identifies some of the challenges and opportunities that are explored in more detail in the articles that comprise this special issue.
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